Syrian Civil War and The future of Syria after liberation
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‘We admire Saudi vision, aspire for similar progress in Syria,’ says Al-Sharaa
Asharq Al-Awsat journalist Bissane El-Chiekh interviewing Al-Sharaa. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Updated 20 December 2024
ASHARQ AL-AWSAT
December 20, 2024
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Speaking to the newspaper’s Bissane El-Cheikh at the Presidential Palace in Damascus on Thursday, he lauded the Gulf’s development, saying: “We admire the development in Gulf countries, particularly Saudi Arabia’s bold plans and vision, and we aspire to achieve similar progress for Syria.”
He added: “There are many opportunities for cooperation, especially in economic and developmental areas, where we can align our goals.”
During the interview, he also said that “the Syrian revolution ended with the regime's fall, and we will not allow it to spread elsewhere.”
Al-Sharaa stressed that Syria “will not be used to attack or destabilize any Arab or Gulf country.”
He said the Syrian opposition’s actions had “set the Iranian project in the region back by 40 years.”
Asked why Syria has yet to send a direct message to the Gulf and major Arab nations, Al-Sharaa responded by saying that his country has much to say to its Arab neighbors.
“Syria had become a platform for Iran to control key Arab capitals, spread wars, and destabilize the Gulf with drugs like Captagon,” he said.
He added: “By removing Iranian militias and closing Syria to Iranian influence, we’ve served the region’s interests—achieving what diplomacy and external pressure could not, with minimal losses.”
Al-Sharaa also criticized efforts to restore ties with the former Syrian regime, including its return to the Arab League in exchange for concessions.
“We were confident this would fail because we knew the regime would not make any genuine concessions or approach these overtures in good faith,” he said.
He claimed that during a meeting with Jordanian officials, the former regime was asked why it insisted on exporting Captagon to Jordan.
“The response was that it would not stop unless sanctions were lifted," Al-Sharaa said, adding “this is not how the regime operates.”
He emphasized that Gulf strategic security has since improved. “Today, the Iranian project in the region has been pushed back 40 years, making the Gulf more secure and stable.”
When asked if he would give reassurances on Syria not becoming a refuge for certain figures, Al-Sharaa dismissed concerns about hosting figures who cause concern for some Arab nations, saying Syria will not become a haven for controversial individuals.
“We are now focused on state-building. The revolution ended with the regime's fall, and we will not allow it to spread elsewhere. Syria will not be a platform to threaten or unsettle any Arab or Gulf country,” he said.
Al-Sharaa stressed that Syria seeks to rebuild and strengthen ties with Arab nations. “Syria is tired of wars and being used for others’ agendas. We want to restore trust and rebuild our country as part of the Arab world.”
On Syria’s relationship with its neighbor Lebanon, Al-Sharaa acknowledged concerns raised by Lebanese counterparts about him reaching Damascus, fearing it could strengthen one faction over another in Lebanon.
“We are not seeking any form of dominance over Lebanon,” he said. “We want a relationship based on mutual respect and exchange, without interfering in Lebanon’s internal affairs. We have enough work to do in our own country.”
Al-Sharaa emphasized Syria’s intention to maintain balanced relations, saying he aims “to stand equally with all Lebanese groups, and what pleases them, pleases us.”
Al-Sharaa was asked about a national dialogue conference and a new constitution to guide Syria’s future, and the mechanism that he plans to ensure inclusivity for all Syrians in the process, especially among the base of supporters and fighters who do not necessarily agree with his current moderate speech.
Al-Sharaa acknowledged differing opinions but emphasized he does not want to impose his personal views on Syrians.
“I believe in letting legal experts shape the relationship between citizens, with the law as the guide,” he said.
“Syria is diverse, and it's natural for there to be different opinions. This difference is healthy.”
Al-Sharaa stressed that the recent victory is for all Syrians, not one group over another.
“Even those we thought were loyal to the old regime expressed joy, as they had not been able to openly express their feelings before,” he noted.
He expressed confidence that Syrians, regardless of their background, are aware enough to protect their country.
“My aim is to reach a broad agreement and build a country where the rule of law helps resolve our differences,” Al-Sharaa concluded.
On the complex issue of forced disappearances and individuals missing in prisons and mass graves, Al-Sharaa said the previous regime was a criminal gang, not a political system.
“We fought a brutal group that committed crimes like arrests, forced disappearances, killings, displacement, starvation, chemical attacks, and torture,” he said.
He stressed that while the regime is gone, the focus should be on justice, not revenge.
“We must not approach this with a desire for vengeance,” he said.
Al-Sharaa stated that those responsible for crimes like the Saydnaya prison and chemical attacks must be held accountable.
“Their names are known and they must be pursued,” he said. He also affirmed that families have the right to file complaints against unknown perpetrators.
Al-Sharaa outlined efforts to address the issue of missing persons. “We’ve broken the barriers, and specialized organizations are now helping with this task,” he said.
A new ministry will be set up to track the fate of the missing, both the deceased and the living.
“This will also assist families with documents like death certificates and inheritance,” he added.
He acknowledged the challenge ahead but emphasized the need to uncover the truth. “This is a big task, but we must find the truth,” Al-Sharaa said.
When asked about hosting the interview at the People’s Palace, the same location where Bashar al-Assad once sat, Al-Sharaa responded with a light-hearted laugh.
“To be honest, I don’t feel comfortable at all,” he said. “But this is a place that should be open to the people, a site where they can visit and where children can play in these courtyards.”
* This article was originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat and can be read here.
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#Urgent| Managing military operations in #Syria:
Ahmed Al-Sharaa discussed in his meeting with the Syrian military factions the form of the new military institution
Ahmed Al-Sharaa announced that the military factions will be merged into one institution under the management of the Ministry of Defense in the new army
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Ahmed Al-Sharaa discussed in his meeting with the Syrian military factions the form of the new military institution Ahmed Al-Sharaa announced that the military factions will be merged into one institution under the management of the Ministry of Defense in the new army#Cairo_News
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Syria.. The General Command reveals what happened in Al-Sharaa’s meeting with the US State Department delegation
The General Command of the Department of Military Operations in Syria issued a statement on the most prominent findings of the meeting of its commander, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, at the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the US State Department delegation.
The statement of the General Command of the Department of Military Operations in Syria stated: “The two parties agreed that what happened is a historic victory for the Syrian people, as the American side expressed its congratulations on the liberation of Syria and the deliverance from Bashar al-Assad’s regime, and the American side also affirmed its commitment to supporting the Syrian people and the new Syrian administration.” And to stand by its side in the face of the outstanding issues and major challenges, such as the northeastern region of Syria. The delegation expressed its support for the steps announced by the new Syrian administration, especially with regard to enhancing stability and advancing growth. economic and achieving comprehensive representation of all components of the Syrian people.”
The statement added: “For its part, the delegation thanked the new administration’s efforts to release the detainees, including the American citizen “Travis,” in addition to the serious efforts to search for “Austin” (American journalist Austin Tice, who has been missing in Syria for 12 years), as well as He praised the good management of the current stage and the constructive steps taken to form the Ministry of Defense and the unified Syrian army.
The statement continued: “On the other hand, the Syrian side expressed its welcome to the mission, noting that the Syrian people contributed to saving the region from chaos and foreign interference by getting rid of the Assad regime, and explained that the Syrian people need great support to achieve recovery and recovery at all levels, calling for He lifted the sanctions imposed on him, and indicated that the Syrian people stand at the same distance from all countries and parties in the region without putting Syria in a state of polarization.
The leadership concluded its statement: “The (Syrian side) also highlighted the importance of providing the Syrian people with the opportunity to rest from the scourge of war and conflicts, and presented the development and institutionalization program that will be launched in the new Syria, and stressed the necessity of accountability and achieving justice by pursuing war criminals and symbols of the former regime, stressing Syria’s role in Achieving regional peace and building distinguished strategic partnerships with countries in the region.”
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Can we now lay to bed this theory that Zio-US wanted Assad to stay in power?
It is obvious that this was a multi-year Zio-US operation to get rid of Assad and replace with another Arab puppet regime. This is their puppet for Syria and all of a sudden they are willing to lift the 10 million US dollar bounty on his head!
Without the stealing of Syria's oil and the harsh western sanctions, Assad would be in power now with full control of Syria. It was poverty that did it in the end for Assad.
It is obvious that this was a multi-year Zio-US operation to get rid of Assad and replace with another Arab puppet regime. This is their puppet for Syria and all of a sudden they are willing to lift the 10 million US dollar bounty on his head!
Without the stealing of Syria's oil and the harsh western sanctions, Assad would be in power now with full control of Syria. It was poverty that did it in the end for Assad.
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Ahmed Al-Sharaa talks about 3 stages that Syria must go through
The Commander-in-Chief of the new Syrian administration, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, spoke about three stages that Syria must go through, stressing that the people have the right to choose who will rule them and represent them.
In an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation, he said: “It is too early to talk about the issue of the next Syrian presidency, because Syria must go through three stages.”
He explained, "The first stage is the receipt of the government, which took place during the last period. The second stage is the call for an inclusive national conference for all Syrians, through which some important issues will be voted on, including dissolving the constitution and parliament and forming an advisory council that will fill the constitutional and parliamentary vacuum during the interim period until the region is prepared and there is a structure." Infrastructure for elections."
Regarding the third stage, he pointed out that “half of the people are outside the country and many of them do not have documents, and that the previous regime was fighting the Syrians with their documents and passports, so we need a comprehensive census process and the opening of Syrian embassies in Arab countries and legal communication with Syrian communities in the diaspora.”
He said: "People have the right to choose who will govern them and who will represent them in the People's Assembly and the House of Representatives."
He added: "Syrian society has lived together in all its components for thousands of years, and no one can eliminate the other. We will search through conferences and dialogue for a complete social contract that maintains sustainable security for Syrians," pointing out that "the Assad regime tried to incite sectarian strife in order to maintain its rule, but it failed." ..”The revolution has proven that it is capable of embracing everyone.”
The Commander-in-Chief of the new Syrian administration, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, spoke about three stages that Syria must go through, stressing that the people have the right to choose who will rule them and represent them.
In an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation, he said: “It is too early to talk about the issue of the next Syrian presidency, because Syria must go through three stages.”
He explained, "The first stage is the receipt of the government, which took place during the last period. The second stage is the call for an inclusive national conference for all Syrians, through which some important issues will be voted on, including dissolving the constitution and parliament and forming an advisory council that will fill the constitutional and parliamentary vacuum during the interim period until the region is prepared and there is a structure." Infrastructure for elections."
Regarding the third stage, he pointed out that “half of the people are outside the country and many of them do not have documents, and that the previous regime was fighting the Syrians with their documents and passports, so we need a comprehensive census process and the opening of Syrian embassies in Arab countries and legal communication with Syrian communities in the diaspora.”
He said: "People have the right to choose who will govern them and who will represent them in the People's Assembly and the House of Representatives."
He added: "Syrian society has lived together in all its components for thousands of years, and no one can eliminate the other. We will search through conferences and dialogue for a complete social contract that maintains sustainable security for Syrians," pointing out that "the Assad regime tried to incite sectarian strife in order to maintain its rule, but it failed." ..”The revolution has proven that it is capable of embracing everyone.”
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All that matters to some is that Assad is gone.
No air defences, no navy and some of the most strategic areas of Syria occupied by the Zionists but all good to some.
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